The cold wind howled, and the land lay blanketed in snow. Few cultivators knew that even in this golden autumn of the ninth month, a corner of the Jade Cauldron Domain remained locked in winter's grasp. Yet this desolate-looking place was actually not desolate at all.3

Amid the endless snow, streaks of light occasionally flashed across the sky, hinting at the presence of life. As the lights returned, a place with architecture starkly different from the rest of the Jade Cauldron Domain gradually came into view.0

The Ice Fortress rose tall, round at the base and sharp at the peak. From the outermost layer inward, towering castles forged from glacial ice rose higher and higher. Several female cultivators descended from the sky and entered one of the fortresses to report in.0

"Daoist Uncle, this is a second-tier snow fox the three of us killed together. It took us a lot of effort," one of them said.0

"That's right, Daoist Uncle, you'd better grant us some extra merit points this time!" another chimed in.0

"What? The fur is still intact. Why are you deducting thirty percent of our merit? Daoist Uncle, you're too stingy."0

The three early-stage Initiates left the Miscellaneous Hall still grumbling. Each wore a look of dejection. They had gone to great lengths to kill a second-tier snow fox, yet they had received very little merit. At this rate, how long would it take to save enough for a Jade Dew Pill?1

"They say the Jade Dew Pill is especially effective for us ladies. I really want to try it!" one said eagerly.0

"That's not just a rumor. Do you know Junior Sister Shi Lan? She's only been in Foundation Establishment for about ten years, but she has already reached the middle stage. It was all thanks to the large supply of Jade Dew Pills she obtained."0

"Hiss! Is it really so incredible?"0

"Well, of course, it's not only the Jade Dew Pills. Junior Sister Shi Lan has Senior Sister...1